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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.70, 1,140.73 and 414.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.70, 1,140.73 and 414.17 is: 620.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.70 : 1,140.73 = 414.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.70/1,140.73 = 414.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.70x = 1,140.73 × 414.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.70x = 472,458.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,458.64/761.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.27

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